Travel Brigade

Join Travel Brigade at the amazing Pageant of the Masters, held just off the ocean in Laguna Beach. Every summer, art comes to life as people pose in classic pictures to create an unforgettable evening. We’ll also check out the Festival of Arts the runs with the Pageant. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

Huntington Beach is known world-wide as a place to surf great waves and its also a place to find great restaurants. Join Travel Brigade in Surf City USA as we try everything from classics like Duke’s on the pier to the newest spots at Pacific City. We’ll of course find fantastic seafood at Sea Legs and Sea Salt restaurants and even tell you about getting “strips” on the beach. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.   

South Bend, Indiana, has long been famous as the home of Notre Dame, but has more recently received attention as a hub of great restaurants and bars. Join Travel Brigade in South Bend as we visit Rocky River Tap and Table, Lasalle Grill and South Bend Brew Werks. We’ll also go on campus at Notre Dame to visit Morris Inn and talk about other places to try whether you’re visiting on game day or just looking for a great dining experience. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TravelBrigade.

One of the unique features of a visiting London or Dublin is the chance to have a spectacular “afternoon tea” experience. Join Travel Brigade to experience what’s also known as “high tea” at some of the top spots in London and Dublin. We’ll visit the Royal Horseguards Hotel in London then head to Dublin to the Shelbourne Hotel and the Merrion Hotel. We’ll also have information on how to book your own tea time. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TravelBrigade.

Join Travel Brigade as we experience the best of dining and drinks in Cleveland. We’ll start with classic Polish food at the famous Sokolowskis, head over to Cleveland original Red The Steakhouse and shop for fresh foods at West Side Market, just as the locals have done for over 100 years. We’ll also check out the brewery scene in the Ohio City section, a gourmet hot dog joint and a classic ice cream parlor. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TravelBrigade. Enjoy the trip!

Everything’s bigger in Texas - including Christmas. Travel Brigade visits Grapevine, a town just outside of Dallas that’s been officially named, “The Christmas Capital of Texas.” Come tour a downtown Main Street that’s a throwback to a classic Christmas complete with independent stores, restaurants and wineries. We’ll visit the incredible Gaylord Texan Resort with its gigantic atrium full of decorations and take in “ICE!” - an incredible collection of ice sculptures kept chilled down to nine degrees. We’ll also visit Snowland at the Great Wolf Lodge and catch the North Pole Express to Santa’s Village. We’ll even have an interview with a special guest - Mrs. Claus! Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TravelBrigade. 

Get ready to span the globe in 2016 as Travel Brigade takes you through a list of gifts for every traveler on your Christmas list. From stocking stuffers to high-tech luggage you can stuff, you’ll want these products on your next trip. We’ll also look at unique mementos to remind you of special places you’ve visited and have an interview with the creator of a new book about Paris Cocktails. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TravelBrigade.

Come with Travel Brigade to Indianapolis, a city loaded with attractions that kids of all ages will love. We’ll stop by the Children’s Museum - it’s the biggest one in the world! We’ll also visit a unique orangutan habitat at a zoo that sits right in a downtown state park. We’ll also talk about a historical park and other activities the whole family can enjoy together. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TravelBrigade.

Join Travel Brigade in Louisville for an episode focusing on the town’s dining and beverages. We’ll pick up the Bourbon Trail right in downtown Louisville at the Evan Williams Experience and visit the historic Brown Hotel to try one of the famous “Hot Brown” dish. We’ll also talk about how to make a great Mint Julep and tell you where to find Derby Pie in the hometown of the Kentucky Derby. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TravelBrigade.

Visiting South Bend, Indiana, for a Notre Dame football weekend is more than just a game-day getaway, its a destination that provides a full weekend of traditions and experiences. Join Travel Brigade for a visit to college football’s most storied program as we take in the Golden Dome, Touchdown Jesus and other historic sites. We’ll experience tailgating, the Midnight Drum Circle, game day at Rohr’s and more. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TravelBrigade.

Travel Brigade rolls into Cleveland for a visit to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum on the shores of Lake Erie. We’ll also stop by The Cleveland Museum of Art where admission to the world-class collection is always free. Other highlights included the Great Lakes Science Center, various neighborhoods throughout the city and the Christmas Story House where Ralphie nearly shot his eye out. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TravelBrigade.

Travel Brigade visits the town known as the “Crossroads of America” to check out the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway, marvel at the shrimp cocktail at St. Elmo Steak House, ride Italian Gondolas in local canals and walk through a beautiful state park located right next to downtown. We’ll tell you about activities, sights and dining to enjoy when you visit Nap-Town. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TravelBrigade.

Every visitor to London, whether a first-timer or experienced traveler, will want to take in certain experiences that are classically London. Travel Brigade takes you to all the top spots in this amazing city. We’ll hit the London Eye, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, St. Paul’s, Harrods, Big Ben and the theatre district. If you’re looking for something more off the beaten path, check out our episode - London Underground: Unique Activities in the City. Enjoy the trip!

Travel Brigade heads to Kentucky to explore the town that’s home to Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby. We’ll head over to the Louisville Slugger factory to take a tour and take our cuts, and marvel at one of the all-time great athletes at the Muhammad Ali Center. We’ll tell you about exploring the Mega-Cavern, taking a river cruise on the Belle of Louisville and classic hotels in this town. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TravelBrigade. 

Join Travel Brigade on the shores of Lake Erie as we visit “The Roller Coaster Capital of the World,” learn about history at a National Park monument, ride a ferry out to a picturesque island and eat perch - yes, perch - tacos. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TravelBrigade.

Join Travel Brigade as we eat our way through London in an episode featuring the wide variety of dishes and drinks being served in 21st Century England. We’ll try adventurous Indian recipes at Cinnamon Kitchen, sample delicious Italian dishes at Carluccio’s and soak up the ambiance, cocktails and fabulous fare at The Fable Bar & Restaurant. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TravelBrigade.

Travel Brigade visits Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to tour the Harley-Davidson Museum, cheer for the Brewers and check out the great food and drink this city is justly famous for. We’ll  also go to the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan to enjoy the indoor and outdoor views at the Milwaukee Art Museum as well as Discovery World. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TravelBrigade.

Travel Brigade opens its 5th season with a visit to Dublin focusing on the great writers the city has produced. This being Ireland, we’ll start with a “Literary Pub Crawl” that matches pints with prose. We’ll also talk about the historic Book of Kells and learn how to enjoy an evening of Irish folk tales. We’ll stop by the James Joyce Centre and also learn about an audio tour that lets you experience the author’s masterpiece Dubliners at various points throughout the city. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TravelBrigade.

Travel Brigade visits London, but we’re going off the beaten path to try activities you won’t usually find in the guidebooks. We’ll literally go underground to visit a popular nightclub that was once a dungeon, tour around the city in classic cars, book our own photo-shoot, try our hand at Indian and Italian cooking and check out a new concept in hotels. Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade. Enjoy the trip!

The Travel Brigade Radio Show takes you to Chicago, a metropolis with so many different things to do you’ll always find something everyone in your family will enjoy. Whether it’s parents, kids or that most difficult of travel groups to please - teens - the entire group will love the Windy City. In the second part of a two part episode, we have interviews with Shedd Aquarium, the Art Institute of Chicago and the Museum of Contemporary Art. Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade. Listen to Part 1 here.